Nissan Maxima vs Honda Accord Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Honda Accord
- Length190.5 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase108.3 in
- Curb weight3,186 lb – 3,294 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Honda Accord width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Accord is 2.7 in shorter (190.5 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.0 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 154 lb heavier (3,240 lb vs 3,087 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Maxima is 154 lb heavier (3,240 lb vs 3,087 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Maxima has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 106.0 in)
- Length: Honda Accord is 2.7 in shorter (190.5 in vs 187.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Maxima is 0.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Accord — Honda Accord is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Honda Accord
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Accord — Based on length × width (Honda Accord)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Maxima | Honda Accord | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.5 in | 187.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 106.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,240 lb | 3,087 lb | 154 lb |
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